Relax your throat and take a slow breath
Sip water before placing the pill in your mouth
Put the pill on your tongue
Take a medium sip of water
Tilt your chin slightly down
Swallow in one smooth motion
Follow with more water
Try swallowing with applesauce, yogurt, or pudding if allowed
Use the pop-bottle method for tablets
Use the lean-forward method for capsules
Ask a pharmacist if the pill can be split, crushed, or switched to a smaller form
Use a pill-swallowing cup or gel if needed
Practice with small candies first
Do not crush or split pills unless instructed
Do not swallow pills while lying down
Seek medical advice if pills regularly get stuck or cause pain